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Indestructibility of Clay.

Clay, when placed in any particular
form, such, for example, as an embank-
ment, will retain that form unchanged
for centuries, when protected from strong
currents of water. Whether from a
knowledge of this fact, or from accident,
the primitive inhabitants Of this country
built their mounds and other monuments
invariably Of clay, and the passing centu-
ries have left no mark upon them that will
give to the antiquarian even a hint Of
their age. Had these monuments Of q
lost race been built of stone the progress
Of decay would have given us some data
to estimate the period of the 'mound
builders" !" but mound of clay in dense
forest, covered annually with coat Of
leaves, is indestructible. A thousand
years will pass and leave no footprints
upon it. If clay was rare article its
wonderful properties would be subject
of constant comment, but familiarity with
any object is always unfavorable to care
full @ crvation and close scrutiny.-Bos-
ton Budget.
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A DIcx,can WIG Abroad.

But when o foreigner marries Mexican
woman he ought invariably to settle here,
for tits very rare that his wife can live
anywhere else. They miss the beautiful
climate and pine for that universal cor
diality and warmth of manner by which
they havo been surrounded in Mexico;
they ycarn for the lassics-aIlcr and ab-
sencc of all etiquette in habits, toilets, etc.
In other countries they find themselves
surrounded by women SO differently cdu-
Gated rs to be doubly strangers A very
few instances have been recorded of Mexi-
can girls who have been married and taken
to Europe when very young who have
acquired European ways of thinking and
even prefer the land Of adoption to their
own; but these cases are so rare rs scarce
ly to form exceptions. They are true pa
triots, for the visible horizon bounds all
their wishes. In France, Spain or Italy
they might manage to exist, but in tho
United States or England they would be
rs much out Of their natural element as
fish out of water. An icy climate, not
colder than the manners of the people, o
harsh language almost impossible to ac-
quire, q religion which they consider
heretical, etiquette carried to excess, and
insupportablc order in the toilct-rcbosos
unknown, cigaritos considered barbarous
they feel like cXilcs from paradise and
live only in hopes of return.-City of
Mexico Letter
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rho washington Family's Wine.

:, The Washingtons drank wine at their
dinners, and the collection Of Washing
toms household effects in the National
museum in Washington shows that the
family possessed much aesthetic taste.
TER china contained many choice bits.
In the collection there is an immense
punch bowl and several wine services, and
the chaplain of congress the time Wash
ington was president records q presidential
dinner at which he says that Gen. Wash
ington had silver pint cup of beer at his
plate, which he drank while eating. The
Washington family had much fine wine In
their cellars ut Mount Vernon; but though
Washington drank glass or SO of Ma
deira at his meals, there is no record of his
ever having drunk too much. That
Martha Washington appreciated the value
Of good wine Is evidenced by her will. In
it She gives pipe Of vino to George
Washington Parke Custis, and directs
that all the wine bottles in G Mount
Vernon vaults be equally divide. between
her granddaughters and grandson.-Frank
G. Carpenter.
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An Unfatl,o,nnblo Mystery

I watched q woman weighing herself in
q grocery store the other day. She had
just purchased pound package of saler-
atus and had it in her hand when she
stepped on to the scales.
Why, I've gained pound!" she re-
marked to herself when she had finished
manipulating the weights.
Then, remembering her salcratus, she
cXclaimcd:
ooh, Lord! l forgot 1 had this" and
hastily popped the package into her
pocket.
Then she began to work the weights,
and wondered why she could get no diff.
fcrcnt result. When she left the store
with knitted brow, she was still evidently
trying TO fatllom tho mystery.-Pioneer
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Tho Latest Word.

The very latest is "jounce." Mash,
masher and mashed are not obsolete, but
ancient, which is worse To be up with
the times you must consider the young
man whose eyes have rested on you in
fond approval, not, as heretofore, reduced
to the forlnlcss state Of the Jelly fish, but
shaken up, jolted, as when encountering
some obstruction in the downward sweep
of the smooth going toboggan. "He's
jounced," you say as you observe the
broken bones of the victim and turn to
fresh fields and candidates new. Great
indeed is philology and great is the young
woman. Her capacities for enriching tho
English language are without bounds
NeM York Mail and EXpress.
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For the first time in her life she appre-
ciated the tragedy in the lives of the help

For the first time in her life she appre-
ciated the tragedy in the lives of the help
less.
A coyote got up from clump of wild
roses, and instead Of making Of across the
prairies struck up q course parenel with
that of the mare.
Then the girl bent over, and with her
little teeth-they were like grains of rice
began to gnaw the dried and weather
toughened rawhide. Her face was white
now; her heart choked her; her helpless
ness made her afraid.
Another coyote slipped out Of the mist
on the other side of the wildly galloping
mare, and apparently without effort kept
up with her. There was sudden scam
pering in the prairie dog village ahead,
and dozens of the plump little beasts
popped head foremost into their holes.
Then the mares head suddenly went
down. There came muffled snap, like
the breaking Of well seasoned hickory
wand. :. The mares front teeth ground
into the earth, and turning upon them as
upon pivot her body fell forward and
sidewise. Her right fore leg had gone to
to the knee in q marmot's hole and been
broken like grass.
The saddle, with its burden, was under
her, it was crushed, twisted and stained,
and the stains-scarlet in the moonlight
were gradually growing larger.
Further than the regularly recurrent
rise and fall Of the mares yellow sides
there was no motion in the recumbent
heap. One or two adventurous prairie
dogs put out their heads and snuffed the
the air for a moment, ready at the slightest
motion to tumble back into their city of
refuge; but upon finding that no move
ment came from the object Of their fear,
they grew bolder, and soon the whole VII
lage was scarnpering about as before.
They had no fear Of the coyotes, which
seemed to be mastering from every point
of the compass. Was it a sixth sense
which told the wolves that there was
game afoot, or did their. fine nostrils catch
the distant scent from the mares wounded.
leg and the slowly growing stains about
the saddle9 AS they drew near to the
quarry their long drawn howls were
changed to shrieks; their cries became
louder, like those of hounds on trail, and
when the reeking trail ended at the pros
trate bodies, they shortened into barks
and savage snarlings.
At first the brutes skulked among the
bushes and grass, but as the hours grew
older they gradually closed in upon the
victims until one, more adventurous than
the rest, made two sudden leaps forward,
and with his yellow teeth tore the mares
flank.
She lifted her head. It was then that
O'Rourke heard the scream, which he was
ready to lay his hat was the scream Of. q
horse.
The mare never screamed again.
Before morning the prairie dog village
was only numbered with few shreds and
patches of leather, a buckle or two and
steel spur. The bones all had been
dragged away to be gnawe6 in tho pri-
vacy Of the ravines.-Henry Newport in
Detroit Free Press,
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Fate of a French SCULPTOR.

M. Anatole France relates the following
anecdote in the Paris Temrs to Illustrate
the poverty which is the fate of many
modern sculptors. In the Ecole des
Beaux-Arts can be seen bronze Mercury
without thesright arm. 1t was the last
work Of Briant, who, though the recipient
of the Prix de Rome, could hardly earn
enough to pay for his bread. He lived in
garret and never warmed his room unless
model was sitting. One night it became
SO cold that he took all his clothes, and
threw thems on his bed. Suddenly he re-
membefed his Mercury, and that the cold
might freeze the clay and spoil his master
work, 80 he took his clothes off his bed
again and put them over the statue. Next
morning he was found dead in his bed,
frozen, as was his statue; and when an
attempt was made to remove it, the arm
broke off.-Chicago Times.
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con Ornamental Poles. {,

Discussing the problem of disposing Of
telegraph and other electric wires, the
we'll Informed and appreciative London
Standard remarks that in American cities
they are run along the streets con orna-
mental poles" Thus is the stigma Of dis
grace removed from long suffering ma
tional institution, and the most con-
spicuous feature of our urbane scenery en-
shrined as thing of beauty and joy for
ever-New York Tribune.
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Tho Plug Hated Youth.

"When was boy" said man on the
rear end of a street car, so woolen cap
was good enough for any fellow. 1t has
got so now, however, that a 1G-year-old
boy thinks he can't so to party or to the
theatre without plug hat. If there is
anything in this spherical earth of ours
that makes me weary of Life and sour on
all creation it is.to see scissored legged
boy fifteen years from his mothers lap
parading the streets with plug hat
perched upon his head. 1t makes me just
itch to give him the gray hairs, the
wrinkles, and the aches of age and then
kill him OFF as soon as possible These
young men are getting too fast for their
age. .,'-Chicago Herald
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I,nItntors of Miss nrnrfree.

Miss Murfree's success has of course
drawn outn host of imitators, one enter
prising young woman even going so far as
to announce in her circulars that she had
purposely gone to the mountains and
''crammed' on their manners and Gus
toms, Sin hope Of bringing out certain
phases Of mountain life unpardonably
neglected by those who have hitherto
written Of It. .n-NeW York Graphic.
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How VT to Retain Health.

It isimpossible to lay down. any rules
for health which may be followed safely
by all persons. Health depends largely
upon the diet. Some people cannot eat
newly baked bread; others cannot eat it
when stale. Much fresh meat with some
constitutions induces fullness of the head
and feverish state of the system, be-
cause it makes blood too fast. It should
therefore be discarded, and little salt
meat or fish, If the appetite Graves it, with
fresh fruit and vegetables, will be found
probably to be just what the system re-
quires. truth, with health, as in many
other things, each person must be law
unto himself.-Medical Journal.
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THE DESTINY MAKER.
She came, and I who linger'd there,
saw that she was very fair;
AaJ ,x,;th,o,, cfc,bc tbot rrif1a- c1,Dr,rpsc'

She came, and who linger'd there,
saw that she was very fair;
And, withmy sighs that pride suppressed,
There roso trembling wish for rest.
But /, who had resolv'd to be
The maker Of my destiny,
turn'd me to my task and wrought,
And so forgot tho passing thought.
She paused; and I who question'd there,
heard she was as good as fair;
And in my soul a still, small voice
Enioin'd mo not to check my choice.
But /, whohad rcsoly'd to bc
Tho maker of my destiny,
badc the gentle guardian down
And tried to think about rcnown.
She left; and l who wander fear
There's nothing moro to sec or hear;
Those walls that ward my paradise
Aro very high, nor open twice.
And /, who had resolv'd to be
The maker. of my destiny,
Can only, wait without the cato
And sit aud sigh: '"roo latel too later
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Fibre OF Milk Weed.

American inquisitiveness and ingenuity
united have produced thread made from
the blossom of the common milk weed,
which has the consistency and tenacity of
imported fax or linen thread and is rgo-
duced at much less COST The fibre Is
long, easily cardcd and may be readily
adapted to spinning upon an ordinary fax
spinner. It has the smoothness and lustre
of silk, rendering it valuable for sewing
machine use.-Frank Lesie's.
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Poet Whittier,s Protest.

The autograph fiend has exhausted even
the exemplary patience Of Mr.. Whittier,
who has written to The Critic that he
finds it impossible to reply to solicitations
which reach him by every mail for auto
graphs, notices Of books and answers to
questions on matters of no real interest to
the writer's or himself. He has neither
time nor strength for the examination
and criticism of manuscripts, and cannot
be responsible for the caro- of them. The
letters of friends, known and unknown,
arc always welcome, and he trusts that
his age and state of health will excuse an
occasional delay in responding to them
New York Commercial Advertiser.
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Game of Yellowstone Park.

A gentleman who has resided in the
Yellowstone National park for many
years. and is well acquainted with its con-
dition, says that ''the game in the park is
increasing, while the number Of visitors
increases. at the present time there are
two herds Of buffalo, aggregating about
130; there are about 5000 elk, 700 or 800
mountain sheep, 30 moose, several hun
dred antelope, 500 blacktail deer, the
streams contain many beaver, streams
and lakes full Of trout, mountain lions are
frequently met with, wildcats and lynx
quite abundant, otter, martin and minhs
quite plentiful. New York Post.
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variations of q Single Form.

A spcctroscopic study Of the sun has
given Professor ]. N. Lockyer, tho Eng
1ish astronomer, reason for believing that
tho substances now regarded as ele-
mentary are really compound; while Pro-
fessor William Crookcs, probably as able
physicist rs any living, finds that tho
observed phenomena of chemistry and
physics point very strongly to the con-
clusion that all the so-called elements are
but variations of IL single form of matter,
which lie forms ':rrotylc. .'-hrl;anGaw
Traveller
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Derivation of "Isoollc."

A writer in n Washington newspaper
suggests that the word doodle" is doubt
less derived from the Dutch word "boe-
DEL" which means property or goods. A
"bocdelstcr," he says, is tho attorney or
other person who finally possesses the
.huut,eln
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CARRIAGE
AND
w agon Shop.

FNIIE undersigned would respectfully in.
"A form the public that he is prepared
to do all kinds of work in the Carriage and
Wagon linc New Buggics and Wagons
put up To order. ! make a speciality in
Painting, us l have first class Painter !;
s." .brn. ON your old Hug:sies.
have in connection with nc Mr.. j. A.
Wallace, an expert Blacksmith, who will
do all kinds of Plantation work, and Horse
Shnnlng a speciality. Please call AMI sre
lia-wc will no you right. Shops, Depot
Street, Anderson, S. G.
W. ID. MARONEY.
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LIFE OF J.B. JETER, DID.
THIs WORK will be issued April 18th.

THIS WORK will be issued April 18th.
Il From large number of testimonials
l select the following:
II am delighted to know that DIR. Hatch
or is writing the Life of DR.. Jeter.' He is
the very man for the work. John. A.
Broadus D. D.
This book should have very wide sale,
for into whatever home it enters there will
20 the inspiration Of a noble li(e-the sto-
ry of poor mountain boy who made HIM
self great and useful despite every obsta-
cle."-J. VIM. Jones, ID. d.
The book contains about $50 pp., s vo.
1t is sold to subscribers at following prices
Elegant English Cloth, gilt edges, with
steel portrait of Dr. Jeter, $3.50; Morocco,
otherwise same, 500; Cloth, without por-
trait, $500. l have control of the book
for this State. Agents wanted. Address
q. +. WILLIAMS,
Ridge Spring, S. G:
Will send above on receipt of price
where there is no agent. Also, Broadus'
Sermons and Addresses at same prices, and
Broadus Commentary OIL Matt. for 50 %.
March 81, 1887 3S 2
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Island of juan Fernnndcz.

The island of Juan Fernandez is to be
rendered Of moro practical value than it
was in the days Of Robinson Crusoe. An
enterprising individual in Valparaiso adj
vertises that he will run steamer so as
to enable all to pass vacation there who
wish to escape the chances of cholera in
Valparaiso.-Chicago Times.
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Professional Ar,stocrats.

One of the worst signs of the times is
the hardness and want Of feeling in the
professional classes for those they are
pleased to term beneath them, a survival
Of the old arisGocratic leaven, working in
new ferment in the warmth Of wealthy
college atmosphere.-New York Mail and
Express.
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The Reward of Merit.

A Burlington woman hailed half
frozen tramp the other day: "say, come
around to the back door and I'll give you
something" When the tramp put in an
appearance she exclaimed: "Thcrc! you've
done good job for me. You've broken q
path to the clothes line, and here's tenn
perance tract for ou."-Burlington Free
Press
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Bucklen's Arnaca Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac.
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Hill Bros, Ander.
son, S. @.
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Retained Her Beauty.

The celebrated Nine. Rccamicr was 38
when l,arras was o1stcd from power, and
she was without dispute declared to he tho
most beautiful woman in Europe, which
rank she held for fifteen years.
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GET THE BEST )!
The Cheapest and Finest Guano in the Market

HE having the sale the
Fertilizer the highest grade Its off,
good
year good
payable 1923 November 1887 s25Oo
r pounds Middling Lint Cotton.
the the
purchasing. nothing
merits of this
BROWN Bros. Agents,
80 3m
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PIEDMONT AIRLINE,

No. SO makes close connection for Atlanta
No. so makes close connection for Augusta and
Charleston at Columbia.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
D. CARDwEEL, Asst Pass. Agt, Columbia, S. c
Sol. HAAS, Traffic Manager.
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Z sSbl4 1VS0S4is.t
Then she whstled the hugle call, "Boots
|. and Saddlei'' while she threw on the hat
ness and drew both gisths up till the
buckle tongues fitted in the last holes.
tsMyi But wouldn't father be angry If
he saw mel He says that no man in the
fort can ride Buckskin because she is 80
|sTicious-and the idea Of having her shot
to-mofrowl ] shall take her a long, long
run tonight and show her that the mare
who can work, and won't work, must be
made to work, and then tomorrow she'll
Ebe gentle as an antelope Hd."
coyote trotted to the top Of little
ridge couple Of furlongs from the stock
Eade, when it lifted its head toward the
Moen,and gave out o long drawn, mourn
FfuI cry.
ssYes, weare coming, my friend" The
tether rope had been cast of now, end the
girl was astride the mare. eve are com:
ing-possibly to find ourselves at dinner
where we cannot eat" There was
tense look about the muscles of her mouth,
! and gravity in her eyes which showed
sthat she appreciated the danger Of the
ride before her. She looked across the
fbnrrack yard to the fence, and thence over.
Ethe prairies to the ridge where the coyote
Estood out In relief against the background
LOT oliver moonlight.
Then her fingers moved in the knotted
onds Of the shawl, and the next moment
The shawl fell away. The mares eyes
were opened. Before she had fully gained
iconsciousness the steel rowels stung her
tsides, and instinctively she went away
forward like q frightened deer. Her skill
fnl rider, with bit and spurs, lifted her
over the six foot stockade, and then the
struggle began.
The coyotes howl changed to yelp,
land with its tail between its legs it ran
from the sight of; the plunging, rearing
and kicking wild beast, which, struggle it
never so bravely, could not dislodge its
rider. aS
After the first few mements the anxious
look on the girl's face gave way to smile.
lShe knew the brute's temper well enough
to- know that when 1t found 1t could not
unseat its burden it would set of on a
mad gallop across the prairie, and after
that victory was only matter Of time
skllful guidance alone being needed to
keep the mare out Of tho rayines and the
marmot villages.
But the race is not always to the swift,
nor the battle to the strong, for time and
chance happeneth to them all
When the gallop came the loose end OF
Ehe lariat affixed to the pommel OF the
saddle fell to, the grass, and as the mare
1streamed over the prairie at headlong
gait the lariat gradually unwound, until
Its entire length was trailing. The trail
ing end caught on the trunk Of sage
F1Iish. and when tho mares impetuOuS
plunge tore the bush from its roots, the
6hock sent the lariat flying from the
Ground and:whipped it twice around the
upright body Of the girl, by u horrible
fatality binding her hands close to her
breast and her whole body to the saddle.
So far as guidance was concerned, tho
5nckskin mare was practically without
kider.
The girl tried TO rise, so as to loosen the
Embrace Of the cord, but she was bound
iown She put all her strength into her
Erms and strove to tear her hands away
.
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Scientists state that water once con-
taminated by sewage never becomes puri-
fed by natural means
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saderso,1 gatslIigeatst.
lE HEARTS ARITHMETIC.

Though like the sacred lights above
May shine the poets golden name,
One little hour Of simple love
! Outweighs million years Of fame.
4 Henry W. Austin in Southern Bivouac.
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TThe girl tried 10 rise, so as to loosen the
smhrace Of the cord, but she was bound
iown. She put all her strength into her
Srms and strove to tear her hands away.
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SAVANNAH VALLEY r. R.
In effect Nov. II, 1856.
Time-1 hour slower than c. Il G. r. 4

time.